(under subclass 185) Subject matter wherein the significant contact actuating means includes at least one manual means such as a push button or operating lever, whereby the movable contact or contacts are actuated from a first to a second position. The electromagnetic means may act to maintain the contacts closed after actuation by the manual means.
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72, for motor actuated switches with particular plural contact actuating means.
121+, for multiple contact type switches with significant contact actuating means.
140, for step-by-step type with significant multiple contact actuating means.
164, for switches having manual contact operating means with latch or electromagnetic trip means.
238, for electromagnet with armature with auxiliary armature movement control means (e.g., manual).
